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Games
- Good for the soul!
 Games are my most popular interest. Doesn't matter what kind.
Except HEAD GAMES. Games are interactive, they make you think and use
strategy. For millions of years Games have been the staple of
entertainment throughout many civilizations. Most of the games we play
today are derived from ancient games.
My parents met each other while playing Duplicate Bridge (Card Game).
They were playing games in bed one night and nine months later I entered the Big
Game. So I played games with them (no, not bed games) constantly while I
was growing up. We played Card Games, Board Games, Pool, Pinball, Video
Games, and of course Head Games.
 When my parents left the "Big Game" I quit playing games for a
while and made a Game Plan for the rest of my own "Big Game". It
was like Virtual Reality. After frustrating myself with extensive planning
and scrutiny I found the only relief was to take life a little less seriously
and PLAY SOME GAMES.
Since then I have always played some kind of game on a regular basis.
In most cases I have found myself to be very competitive. If I find myself
getting frustrated at the game then it is best to take a break or change
games. After all, games are for fun and not frustration. Cheating
wont help and it takes all the fun and challenge out of gaming - Contrary to
popular belief.
One other thing - The best opponent is a Human.
Call of
Duty - Great single and multiplayer game.
Single player has "team mates" who help you in battle. Great graphics and
great game play. Multiplayer is chaotic! Very realistic. Check
it out at
www.callofduty.com
Half Life
- This
is a great game. First person shooter. I play on line with all
of my friends and people from all over the world all the time. Kill or be killed. Multiplayer or single player. Smooth game play
and excellent graphics. There are several "MOD's" for this game
that we currently play. Opposing Force is a add on for the game which you
must buy at the store but our favorite mods are Counter-Strike
and Firearms.
These MOD's are a free download but you must have the full version of Half Life
to play. Now be a good killer and go get these MOD'S and come jack me in
the head with the crowbar if ya can!
 Delta
Force Land Warrior & Black Hawk Down - This is a first person combat game that utilizes
huge outdoor and indoor
 environments
where you are a Special Forces Grunt who has access to several weapons including
Sniper Rifles, Grenade Launchers, Machine Guns and Shotguns to name a few.
Excellent Single Player and Multi-Player. Deathmatch, Capture The Flag,
Attack & Defend, Flagball, Cooperative and Team Modes are all possible
multiplayer game types. This is the 3rd installment of Delta Force Series
and is by far the best yet. Excellent graphics and game play. Buy it
NOW.
Need For Speed -
High Stakes -  This
is the ultimate driving game. All the super cars you could imagine.
You should use a Joystick or driving wheel to play for best results.
Multiplayer or single player. Several car and track choices.
Realistic car damage. Different Game
Modes include: Tournament, single race, knock-out, career, and hot
pursuit where you are the cop and you chase the speeders and pull them
over. Excellent graphics.
Command & Conquer Generals: Zero
Hour - The latest installment to this long standing game series.
Great single and multiplayer game. Tremendous strategy and tactics
required for a win in this one. An all time favorite.
Command
& Conquer: Tiberian Sun -
 This
is a war like game where strategy is the key factor. This game is both
Multiplayer and Single player. You build a base and vehicles and manpower
to enable your empire. Launch attacks on the enemy while defending your
base. Real-time strategy and game play. Excellent graphics, sound
and game play.
Red
Alert 2 - This is the latest installment in the Command & Conquer
series and is the best so far.
 Lots
of good single player missions and great multiplayer maps. Similar game
play as Tiberian Sun.
Pro-Pinball
-
 This
is the finest Pinball game you can get on the computer. As realistic as it
gets. Check out the screen shot. It has all the same adjustments a
real pinball game has and more. Realistic physics, life like graphics,
smooth game play, single player or multi player tournament mode. Almost
better than the real thing!
Empire Earth -
Command history's best known civilizations such as the Greeks, English, French,
or Germans, or create and customize your own from scores of unique attributes.
Colonize or conquer surrounding territories and establish new settlements. Plan
and build walled towns and city-states. Construct Temples and Hospitals to
protect and enhance your growing empire. Town Centers inspire defenders to fight
harder and can be transformed into powerful Capitols. Wood, gold, iron and other
natural resources provide the raw materials for expansion, while intelligent
citizens keep your economy running smoothly. Over a dozen technology tracks
offer numerous opportunities for further advancement. Battles start in the
caveman era and evolve all the way to the future cyber robot era. Awesome
game!
Spite &
Malice -  A card game that is similar to a two player solitaire
game. Easy to learn and play. Can be played on line with an
opponent. Shareware, $24 registration. Addictive game and well worth
the registration.
Dominoes
-  Such a classic game
and fun too! Can be played solo or with a bunch of players.
HERE is
a great company that makes Dominoes in Texas.
Vertibird & Robofly
 One
day I was searching E-Bay
for an old toy I used to play with called a
Vertibird
by Mattel. It was a helicopter that was connected to a cable and flew
around in circles. After finding used ones on E-Bay
for around $350 to $500 I sadly realized that this would not be a toy I could
actually play with. (I am usually hard on things and push them to the
limit) Upon further research I found a similar product that is being
produced today and is made of aluminum and not a drop of plastic.
 It's
called a ROBOFLY
and I am a proud owner of one. I bought mine from ROBOFLY but they have
since sold the product to DRAGONFLY. Mine has a limited edition production number engraved
into it and it is number 0030. It also says ROBOFLY on the base like the
picture to the left and not DRAGONFLY like the current ones. If you like
the Vertibird then this is for you.
RC CARS
 One
of my favorite hobbies is building and racing RC Cars. Preferably Gas
Powered cars. RC stands for Remote Controlled. RC Cars are a blast
to play with. Gas cars can be driven all day long without the need to
charge batteries. To get set up with a gas car costs about $500 for a good
basic unit and you can easily spend $1500 on a good car like mine. My car
gets the crap beat out of it and keeps beggin' for more. It is a Kyosho
Inferno MP-6,
4 wheel drive, 1/8th Scale. It has a .21cc gas engine which runs on Nitro
Methane. Top speed is about 50 mph.
Pinball Machines
 Pinball
has always been a real passion of mine. I am the proud owner of three
pinball machines. Twilight
Zone, Whitewater and
No
Good Gofers. Check out
Williams
Pinball They are the number one manufacturer of pinball games in
the world. My favorite is the
Medieval Madness game by Williams!
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